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A2 · Society, law & politics (2)
A2 · Gesellschaft, Recht & Politik (2)
der Frieden
a situation or a period of time in which there is no war or violence in a country or an area
The two communities live together in peace.
Die beiden Gemeinschaften leben in Frieden zusammen.
A UN force has been sent to keep the peace(= to prevent people from fighting).
SynonymeharmonytranquilityserenitycalmrestamityAntonymewarconflictstrifediscordviolencenational
connected with a particular nation; shared by a whole nation
These buildings are part of our national heritage.
Diese Gebäude sind Teil unseres nationalen Erbes.
national and regional politics
SynonymefederalgovernmentalpublicstatedomesticAntonymelocalregionalprivateforeigninternationaldie Tradition, der Brauch
a belief, custom or way of doing something that has existed for a long time among a particular group of people; a set of these beliefs or customs
Making Chung cake is our tradition at Tet.
Chung-Kuchen zu machen ist unsere Tradition zu Tet.
religious/cultural, etc. traditions
SynonymecustomconventionpracticeritualheritageusagemannerwayAntonymeinnovationnoveltymodernitychangedeviationdie Bevölkerung, die Einwohnerzahl
all the people who live in a particular area, city or country; the total number of people who live there
What is the population of your country?
Wie groß ist die Bevölkerung deines Landes?
The population is increasing at about 6% per year.
Synonymeinhabitantsresidentscommunitypeoplenumber of inhabitantsAntonymeemptinessuninhabitednessdepopulationder Präsident, die Präsidentin
the leader of a republic , for example the US
The President of the United States lives in the White House.
Der Präsident der Vereinigten Staaten wohnt im Weißen Haus.
SynonymeleaderchiefchairheaddirectorprincipalgovernorexecutiveAntonymefollowersubordinatememberemployeestaffdie Gesellschaft
people in general, living together in communities
They carried out research into the roles of men and women in today's society
Sie führten eine Studie über die Rollen von Männern und Frauen in der heutigen Gesellschaft durch.
Racism exists at all levels of society.
SynonymecommunitycivilizationculturepopulationpublicAntonymeisolationsolitudeindividualismder Offizier
a person who is in a position of authority in the armed forces
The matter was passed on to me, as your commanding officer.
Die Sache wurde an mich weitergeleitet, da ich Ihr vorgesetzter Offizier bin.
army/airforce/naval, etc. officers
SynonymeofficialcommanderexecutiveleaderauthorityAntonymecivilianfollowersubordinateprivatecommonerstehlen, klauen
to take something from a person, shop, etc. without permission and without intending to return it or pay for it
Thieves stole jewellery worth over £10000.
Diebe stahlen Schmuck im Wert von über 10 000 £.
I had my wallet stolen.
SynonymepilferpurloinappropriateembezzlerobburglarizeshopliftswipeAntonymegivedonatereturnofferproviderestoreder Staat
a country considered as an organized political community controlled by one government
The state provides free education for all children.
Der Staat bietet allen Kindern kostenlose Bildung.
SynonymedeclareexpressarticulateassertmaintainaffirmreciteAntonymeconcealhidedenysuppresswithholdder Krieg
a situation in which two or more countries or groups of people fight against each other over a period of time
How long have they been at war?
Wie lange sind sie schon im Krieg?
The government does not want to go to war(= start a war) unless all other alternatives have failed.
SynonymeconflictcombathostilitiesstrugglebattlefightingAntonymepeaceharmonytruceaccordceasefiretraditionell
being part of the beliefs, customs or way of life of a particular group of people, that have not changed for a long time
A group of children will perform traditional dances.
Eine Gruppe von Kindern wird traditionelle Tänze aufführen.
traditional dress
Synonymeconventionalcustomaryestablishedtypicaltime-honoredfolkhistoricalAntonymemoderncontemporarynewunconventionaloriginalinnovativedas Gefängnis
a building where people are kept as a punishment for a crime they have committed, or while they are waiting for trial
She was sent to prison for six months.
Sie wurde für sechs Monate ins Gefängnis geschickt.
to be released from prison
Synonymejailpenitentiarycorrectional facilitygaolstockadedetention centerAntonymefreedomlibertyreleasedischargeder Dieb, die Diebin
a person who steals something from another person or place
The police finally caught the thief who stole my bike.
Die Polizei hat schließlich den Dieb gefasst, der mein Fahrrad gestohlen hat.
SynonymeburglarrobberpilferershoplifterbanditcrooklarcenistmarauderAntonymehonest personlaw-abiding citizengiverbenefactorphilanthropist
